Effective Engineering Teaching In Practice | NPTEL Course by IIT Madras
Course Details
| Exam Registration | 1402 |
|---|---|
| Course Status | Ongoing |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Categories | Multidisciplinary, Faculty Domain - Advanced, Faculty Domain - Fundamental |
| Credit Points | 1 |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Start Date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| End Date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Enrollment Ends | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Registration Ends | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Exam Date | 28 Mar 2026 IST |
| NCrF Level | 4.5 — 8.0 |
Revolutionize Your Classroom: Master the Art of Engineering Education
Are you an engineering educator looking to move beyond traditional lecturing and truly ignite student learning? The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) presents a transformative 4-week course: Effective Engineering Teaching In Practice. Developed and delivered by distinguished professors from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), this postgraduate-level course is designed to bridge the gap between subject expertise and pedagogical skill.
Traditionally, engineering faculty are experts in their domain but receive little formal training in how to teach. This course addresses that critical need, offering evidence-based strategies to enhance in-class experiences and improve learning outcomes for every student.
Meet Your Expert Instructors
Learn from a powerhouse team of educators and researchers committed to excellence in teaching.
| Name | Role & Affiliation | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. G. K. Suraishkumar | Professor, Dept. of Biotechnology, IIT Madras | Passionate educator, author, and researcher with decades of experience in developing innovative learning methods and creating NPTEL MOOCs. |
| Prof. Edamana Prasad | Head, Teaching Learning Centre (TLC), IIT Madras | Specialist in designing learning outcomes and implementing active & collaborative learning techniques in higher education. |
| Prof. Richa Verma | Senior Project Officer, TLC, IIT Madras | Expert in pedagogical design, curriculum development, and assessment strategies with formal training in higher education teaching. |
Who Should Enroll?
This course is essential for:
- Current engineering faculty at universities and colleges.
- Aspiring teachers and postgraduates aiming for an academic career.
- Industry trainers and professionals involved in technical education.
- Anyone interested in the science of effective teaching and learning in professional domains.
Course Layout: A 4-Week Journey to Teaching Excellence
The course is meticulously structured to take you from foundational concepts to advanced applications.
Week 1: Foundations of Modern Teaching
- An Inexperienced Engineering Teacher’s View: Setting the context and identifying common challenges.
- From Traditional Lecturing to Helping Students Learn: Shifting the paradigm from teaching to facilitating learning.
- Better Learning (Bloom’s Taxonomy): Understanding cognitive levels to design better instruction.
- Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Problem Solving: Engaging students with real-world challenges.
Week 2: Designing for Engagement
- Learning Outcomes: Crafting clear, measurable goals for your course (by Prof. Edamana Prasad).
- Active Learning: Techniques to involve students actively in the learning process.
- Co-operative Group Learning: Harnessing the power of peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.
Week 3: Implementation and Assessment
- Flipped Classroom: Maximizing in-class time for application and discussion.
- Lab Courses: Strategies for effective hands-on, practical learning.
- Evaluations/Assessments: Designing fair and effective formative and summative assessments (by Prof. Richa Verma).
Week 4: Leveraging Educational Research & Future Trends
- How Can We Use Research in Education?: Exploring class composition, psychological types, cognitive development models, and learning theories.
- Effective On-line Learning: Adapting best practices for digital and hybrid learning environments.
Why This Course is a Must for Every Engineering Educator
This course is more than just a collection of tips. It is a rigorous introduction to the evidence-based science of teaching and learning, specifically contextualized for engineering education. You will gain:
- Practical Tools: Immediately applicable strategies for your next class.
- Research Insights: An understanding of the pedagogical principles behind effective methods.
- Structured Framework: A clear pathway to redesign your courses for maximum impact.
- Peer Network: Connect with a community of educators dedicated to improvement.
The course also recommends the seminal text "Teaching Engineering" by Wankat and Oreovicz for those who wish to delve deeper.
Enroll Today and Transform Your Teaching Impact
Don't leave student learning to chance. Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge that define 21st-century engineering education. Whether you are a new faculty member or a seasoned professor, Effective Engineering Teaching In Practice offers invaluable insights to refresh your approach and inspire your students.
Visit the NPTEL portal to enroll in this multidisciplinary course under the Faculty Domain (Advanced/Fundamental) and take the first step towards becoming a more effective, impactful, and satisfied educator.
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